Playmaker Anthony Milford has undergone a shoulder reconstruction and will be on light duties over the summer break with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) had surgery on a damaged ligament and is expected to return to skills-based training during pre-season in December.

Teenage star David Fifita is expected to be back running in November and full training by Christmas. Jack Bird (sternum) and Jaydn Su'A (leg) are pushing for a pre-season return. Payne Haas is on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction and is aiming for round one next season.

Canberra Raiders

Joseph Tapine has recovered from a broken thumb in time for New Zealand's tour of the UK, while Ata Hingano was named in Tonga's Test squad to play Australia after undergoing ankle surgery in June.

Jarrod Croker is recovering from knee surgery and will have no contact at training until January. Aidan Sezer (hamstring) will be fit for day one of Canberra's pre-season in November.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Josh Jackson will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Bulldogs skipper faces three to four months of rehabilitation but is expected to be at full fitness by round one next year.

Adam Elliott had wrist surgery and will be back to full contact for the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign in November. Raymond Faitala-Mariner was a withdrawal from New Zealand's tour of England in October and November after failing to overcome a knee injury. He's expected to be available for day one of 2019 preparations.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) are also set for November returns with Foran to join the main squad a fortnight into training.

Kerrod Holland is expected to return to training in December after undergoing ankle surgery, while Panthers recruit Corey Harawira-Naerawill miss New Zealand's tour of the UK with a groin injury.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jason Bukuya and Josh Dugan will all undergo shoulder operations. The first three will be back doing rehab in November and all will be good for the start of 2019.

Wade Graham is unlikely for a round one return with a six-month rehabilitation from an ACL injury underway. Jack Williams (pectoral) will return to training before Christmas.

Paul Gallen has a rotator cuff injury but the Sharks say he won't need surgery.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson underwent a shoulder reconstruction in September but is expected to be fit before round one with the club admitting he could miss the entire pre-season. Max King will resume contact following shoulder surgery in December, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January.

Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) will be available for the start of pre-season.

Manly Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen are expected to join their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries.

Apisai Koroisau is also expected to front for day one of pre-season after missing the final three months of the competition.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona aggravated an ankle injury in the grand final and was wearing a moon boot after the match. He has been ruled out of New Zealand's clash with Australia and the tour of England. Asofa-Solomona is expected to return to the training paddock by the new year.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is expected to commence light training with the side in November after a four-month injury layoff from a biceps injury.

Parramatta Eels

New signing Blake Ferguson suffered a broken fibula while playing for the Roosters in the grand final. He will soon begin a three-year deal with the Eels.

Daniel Alvaro and Nathan Brown (both knee) were injured late in the season but are in no doubt for the start of the summer campaign. Peni Terepo, Will Smith (both hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) and Manu Ma'u (cheekbone) are also expected to be fit for training in early November.

Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery at season's end and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

James Maloney has been ruled out of Australia's October Tests in New Zealand with a persistent neck injury that will require fusion surgery. Maloney told NRL.com at the Dally M awards it is expected to be a minor procedure. Halves partner Nathan Cleary (ankle) will also go under the knife to repair ruptured ligaments in his ankle.

Isaah Yeo and Moses Leota both have shoulder issues, while Viliame Kikau (elbow) will also receive treatment after playing with ruptured tendons late in the season. Dylan Edwards is expected to commence pre-season training in November after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, while Sam McKendry is in a similar boat after rupturing his ACL.

Corey Harawira-Naera, who is joining Canterbury next season has been ruled out of the New Zealand Test against Australia due to a groin injury.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Adam Doueihi remains on crutches following an ACL reconstruction in August. He is expected to commence light running by the end of the year.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Tariq Sims faces four months of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019.

Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Skipper Gareth Widdop underwent immediate shoulder surgery after a second dislocation against Brisbane and won't commence rehabilitation until December. Dragons teammate Jacob Host is in a similar boat but two weeks behind after undergoing shoulder surgery.

In better news for the club, Jack De Belin is expected to be fit for the opening week of the pre-season in late November after resting an ankle injury that made headlines throughout the finals series.

Sydney Roosters

The NRL premiers emerged with injury concerns after Sunday's grand final win. Cooper Cronk played the decider with a fractured scapula and isn't expected to return to training until after Christmas. Zane Tetevano was the biggest injury concern with a ruptured his biceps tendon set to derail his 2019 preparations until January next year.

Angus Crichton - who will join the club for 2019 - also underwent minor shoulder surgery which is expected to require between six and eight weeks of rehab work.

Warriors

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September after being diagnosed with a medial ligament and meniscal injury. Issac Luke will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after news he requires a shoulder reconstruction. The injury will keep him out of contact training until March.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds consulted doctors in Melbourne as he looks to overcome his latest shoulder injury concern. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow have both had hand surgery with Aloiai expected to be fit in time for the start of pre-season.

Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations. Corey Thompsonbegan light running in August and should be fit for pre-season training in November.

Playmaker Anthony Milford has undergone a shoulder reconstruction and will be on light duties over the summer break with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) had surgery on a damaged ligament and is expected to return to skills-based training during pre-season in December.

Teenage star David Fifita is expected to be back running in November and full training by Christmas. Jack Bird (sternum) and Jaydn Su'A (leg) are pushing for a pre-season return. Payne Haas is on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction and is aiming for round one next season.

Canberra Raiders

Ata Hingano may miss the opening six rounds of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair a dislocation suffered playing for Tonga in the October Test against the Kangaroos.

Jarrod Croker is recovering from knee surgery and will have no contact at training until January. Aidan Sezer (hamstring) will be fit for day one of Canberra's pre-season in November.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Josh Jackson will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Bulldogs skipper faces three to four months of rehabilitation but is expected to be at full fitness by round one next year.

Adam Elliott had wrist surgery and will be back to full contact for the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign in November. Raymond Faitala-Mariner was a withdrawal from New Zealand's tour of England in October and November after failing to overcome a knee injury. He's expected to be available for day one of 2019 preparations.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) are also set for November returns with Foran to join the main squad a fortnight into training.

Kerrod Holland is expected to return to training in December after undergoing ankle surgery, while Panthers recruit Corey Harawira-Naerawill miss New Zealand's tour of the UK with a groin injury.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jason Bukuya and Josh Dugan will all undergo shoulder operations. The first three will be back doing rehab in November and all will be good for the start of 2019.

Wade Graham is unlikely for a round one return with a six-month rehabilitation from an ACL injury underway. Jack Williams (pectoral) will return to training before Christmas.

Paul Gallen has a rotator cuff injury but the Sharks say he won't need surgery.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson underwent a shoulder reconstruction in September but is expected to be fit before round one with the club admitting he could miss the entire pre-season. Max King will resume contact following shoulder surgery in December, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January.

Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) will be available for the start of pre-season.

Manly Sea Eagles
Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen are expected to join their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries.

Apisai Koroisau is also expected to front for day one of pre-season after missing the final three months of the competition.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona aggravated an ankle injury in the grand final and was wearing a moon boot after the match. He has been ruled out of New Zealand's clash with Australia and the tour of England. Asofa-Solomona is expected to return to the training paddock by the new year.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is expected to start light training with the side in November after a four-month injury layoff from a biceps injury.

Parramatta Eels

New signing Blake Ferguson suffered a broken fibula while playing for the Roosters in the grand final. He will soon begin a three-year deal with the Eels.

Daniel Alvaro and Nathan Brown (both knee) were injured late in the season but are in no doubt for the start of the summer campaign. Peni Terepo, Will Smith (both hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) and Manu Ma'u (cheekbone) are also expected to be fit for training in early November.

Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery at season's end and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

James Maloney has been ruled out of Australia's October Tests in New Zealand with a persistent neck injury that will require fusion surgery. Maloney told NRL.com at the Dally M awards it is expected to be a minor procedure. Halves partner Nathan Cleary (ankle) will also go under the knife to repair ruptured ligaments in his ankle.

Isaah Yeo and Moses Leota both have shoulder issues, while Viliame Kikau (elbow) will also receive treatment after playing with ruptured tendons late in the season. Dylan Edwards is expected to commence pre-season training in November after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, while Sam McKendry is in a similar boat after rupturing his ACL.

Corey Harawira-Naera, who is joining Canterbury next season has been ruled out of the New Zealand Test against Australia due to a groin injury.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Adam Doueihi remains on crutches following an ACL reconstruction in August. He is expected to commence light running by the end of the year.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Tariq Sims faces four months of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019.

Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Skipper Gareth Widdop underwent immediate shoulder surgery after a second dislocation against Brisbane and won't commence rehabilitation until December. Dragons teammate Jacob Host is in a similar boat but two weeks behind after undergoing shoulder surgery.

In better news for the club, Jack De Belin is expected to be fit for the opening week of the pre-season in late November after resting an ankle injury that made headlines throughout the finals series.

Sydney Roosters

The NRL premiers emerged with injury concerns after Sunday's grand final win. Cooper Cronk played the decider with a fractured scapula and isn't expected to return to training until after Christmas. Zane Tetevano was the biggest injury concern with a ruptured his biceps tendon set to derail his 2019 preparations until January next year.

Angus Crichton - who will join the club for 2019 - also underwent minor shoulder surgery which is expected to require between six and eight weeks of rehab work.

Warriors

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September after being diagnosed with a medial ligament and meniscal injury. Issac Luke will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after news he requires a shoulder reconstruction. The injury will keep him out of contact training until March.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds consulted doctors in Melbourne as he looks to overcome his latest shoulder injury concern. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow have both had hand surgery with Aloiai expected to be fit in time for the start of pre-season.

Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations. Corey Thompsonbegan light running in August and should be fit for pre-season training in November.

Playmaker Anthony Milford has undergone a shoulder reconstruction and will be on light duties over the summer break with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) had surgery on a damaged ligament and is expected to return to skills-based training during pre-season in December.
Teenage star David Fifita (ankle) is back running at pre-season training with the rehab squad along with back-rower Matt Gillett (shoulder) and Jaydn Su'A (ankle). Jack Bird (sternum) has been given a clearance from his surgeon to return to full contact and has started pre-season training. Payne Haas is well on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction and is already setting a cracking pace in conditioning sessions.

Canberra Raiders

Jordan Rapana is set to miss the first 11-14 rounds of the 2019 season following surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered on Kiwis duty, while Ata Hingano may miss the opening six rounds of the season with the same injury. Jarrod Croker is recovering from knee surgery and will have no contact at training until January. Aidan Sezer (hamstring) is getting back into top shape over the summer months.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Josh Jackson will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The Bulldogs skipper faces lengthy rehabilitation but is expected to be at full fitness by round one next year. Adam Elliott had wrist surgery and has been training hard to start the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign. Raymond Faitala-Mariner was a withdrawal from New Zealand's tour of England in October and November after failing to overcome a knee injury. He's also back on the training paddock.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) have also made November returns to training. Kerrod Holland is expected to return to training in December after undergoing ankle surgery, while Panthers recruit Corey Harawira-Naera missed New Zealand's tour of the UK with a groin injury.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jayson Bukuya and Josh Dugan will all undergo shoulder operations. They will be doing rehab in the off-season and all will be good for the start of 2019. Wade Graham is targeting a round-nine return with a lengthy rehabilitation from an ACL injury well underway. Jack Williams (pectoral) will return to training before Christmas. Paul Gallen has a rotator cuff injury but the Sharks say he won't need surgery.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson underwent a shoulder reconstruction in September but is expected to be fit before round one with the club admitting he could miss the entire pre-season. Max King will resume contact following shoulder surgery in December, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January. Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) are on the comeback trail in the off-season.

Manly Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen joined their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries. Apisai Koroisau is also working his way back into shape in the off-season after missing the final three months of the competition with a fractured foot.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona aggravated an ankle injury in the grand final and was wearing a moon boot after the match. He was ruled out of New Zealand's clash with Australia and the tour of England. Asofa-Solomona is expected to return to the training paddock by the new year.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is getting back into training after a four-month injury layoff from a biceps injury. Cowboys veteran Matt Scott has denied media reports he was set to pull the pin on his decorated career and he said he was physically ready to play another season of NRL. "I have no intention of retiring early and I am really looking forward to starting next year," Scott told NRL.com. "I had neck surgery about six weeks ago and I have got some great results from it. The last couple of weeks have been really good.

Parramatta Eels

New signing Blake Ferguson suffered a broken fibula while playing for the Roosters in the grand final and will be on a modified off-season training schedule. Daniel Alvaro and Nathan Brown (both knee) were injured late in the season but will be able to complet the summer campaign. Peni Terepo, Will Smith (hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) and Manu Ma'u(cheekbone) are working their way back to full fitness. Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery at season's end and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

James Maloney was ruled out of Australia's October Tests in New Zealand with a persistent neck injury that required surgery. Halves partner Nathan Cleary (ankle) also went under the knife to repair ruptured ligaments in his ankle. Isaah Yeo and Moses Leota have shoulder issues, while Viliame Kikau(elbow) will also receive treatment after playing with ruptured tendons late in the season. Dylan Edwards is back in pre-season training after undergoing shoulder surgery in May, while Sam McKendry is in a similar boat after rupturing his ACL.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Adam Doueihi underwent an ACL reconstruction in August. He is expected to start light running by the end of the year. Greg Inglis had a couple of surgeries to repair damage to his upper arm/shoulder/neck.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Tariq Sims faces four months of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019. Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Skipper Gareth Widdop underwent immediate shoulder surgery after a second dislocation against Brisbane and won't commence rehabilitation until December. Dragons teammate Jacob Host also had shoulder surgery.

Sydney Roosters

Roosters grand final halfback Cooper Cronk is in no danger of missing the start of the 2019 Telstra Premiership season after undergoing surgery on a fractured scapula. Cronk played almost 80 minutes of the grand final with the injury, suffered a week earlier in the preliminary final win over the Rabbitohs, and was in a sling before and after the game.The Roosters announced on Tuesday his surgery was successful and he will be fit for the start of next season, along with a host of clubmates who underwent off-season surgery.

Zane Tetevano (surgery on a ruptured biceps suffered in the grand final), new recruit Angus Crichton (shoulder surgery for an ongoing issue) and Lindsay Collins (minor wrist surgery) will be fit for the start of 2019. England Test winger Ryan Hall and Wyong outside back Billy Smith each suffered a ruptured ACL during 2018 and face a delayed start to next season. Young winger Bernard Lewis missed 2018 with a ruptured ACL but is getting stuck into pre-season training.

Warriors

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September after being diagnosed with a medial ligament and meniscal injury. Issac Luke will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after news he requires a shoulder reconstruction. The injury will keep him out of contact training until March.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds consulted doctors in Melbourne as he looks to overcome his latest shoulder injury concern. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow have each had a hand operation with Aloiai expected to be fit in time for the start of pre-season. Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations.

Playmaker Anthony Milford underwent a shoulder reconstruction and will be on light duties over the summer break with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) has returned to skills-based training after surgery.

Teenage star David Fifita (ankle) is back running at pre-season training with the rehab squad along with back-rower Matt Gillett (shoulder) and Jaydn Su'A (ankle). Jack Bird (sternum) has been given a clearance from his surgeon to return to full contact and has started pre-season training.

Payne Haas is well on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction and is already setting a cracking pace in conditioning sessions.

Canberra Raiders

Jordan Rapana will miss the first 11-14 rounds of the 2019 season following surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered on Kiwis duty, while Ata Hingano may miss the opening six months of the season with the same injury.

Michael Oldfield, a possible replacement for Rapana, will remain on modified duties at training as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Jarrod Croker has started straight line running and will return to full contact training in January. Aidan Sezer has overcome a hamstring injury.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Bulldogs utility Fa'amanu Brown will miss three to four months after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture, while Kerrod Holland is expected to return to full training in January following ankle surgery.

Josh Jackson continues his journey back from a shoulder reconstruction with Canterbury medical staff hopeful he'll commence further training in January. The Bulldogs skipper is well ahead of schedule and is ticking all the boxes for a round one appearance.

Adam Elliott had wrist surgery and has been training hard to start the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign. Raymond Faitala-Mariner was a withdrawal from New Zealand's tour of England in October and November after failing to overcome a knee injury. He's also back on the training paddock.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) made full returns to training, while Corey Harawira-Naera has joined the main group after overcoming a groin complaint.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jayson Bukuya and Josh Dugan have all undergone shoulder operations. Moylan and Dugan are back on the paddock running, while Bukuya remains on light duties.

Sharks forward Wade Graham is targeting a comeback from his torn ACL "between round 9 and 12" next season.

The NSW and Australian back-rower told NRL.com he was no chance of being fit for the start of the season. "That's the timeframe I'm looking at - between round nine and 12. It's one of those things you can't rush. I'm going to make sure it's 100% right before I come back."

Jack Williams (pectoral) will return to training before Christmas.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson underwent a shoulder reconstruction in September but is expected to be fit for round one despite the club admitting he could miss the entire pre-season with his rehabilitation.

Max King will resume contact following shoulder surgery in December, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January.

Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) are on the comeback trail.

Manly Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen joined their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries.

Apisai Koroisau is also working his way back into shape in the off-season after missing the final three months of the competition with a fractured foot.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona returned to training in early December after missing New Zealand's tour of the UK with an ankle injury.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is back into full training after a four-month injury layoff from a biceps injury.

Cowboys veteran Matt Scott has denied media reports he was set to pull the pin on his decorated career and declared he was physically ready to play another season of NRL.

"I have no intention of retiring early and I am really looking forward to starting next year," Scott told NRL.com in November.

"I had neck surgery about six weeks ago and I have got some great results from it. The last couple of weeks have been really good."

Parramatta Eels

Parramatta forward Nathan Brown will spend at least the next six weeks on the sidelines with the rehabilitation group after undergoing knee surgery this week. New signing Blake Ferguson has recovered from a broken leg and joined his new Eels teammates for training in December.

Daniel Alvaro and Nathan Brown (both knee) were injured late in the season but are back into full training.

Peni Terepo, Will Smith (hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) and Manu Ma'u (cheekbone) are back on the paddock after overcoming their injuries.

Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

James Maloney (neck) and Nathan Cleary (ankle) will return to full training after Christmas following surgeries.

Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota are back with the main squad after niggling injuries. Sam McKendry continues to come back from a third ACL reconstruction and is on limited duties.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Adam Doueihi underwent an ACL reconstruction in August. He is expected to start light running by the end of the year.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Gareth Widdop is back running on the paddock but is limited with contact as he aims for a return to the field in round one.

Tariq Sims is in the middle of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019.

Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Dragons teammate Jacob Host remains on light duties after a should reconstruction.

Sydney Roosters

Roosters grand final halfback Cooper Cronk is in no danger of missing the start of the 2019 Telstra Premiership season after undergoing surgery on a fractured scapula.

Cronk will resume training after Christmas. New recruit Angus Crichton is in a similar boat for the Tricolours after undergoing shoulder surgery. He'll join the squad for main contact training after the break.

Zane Tetevano (biceps) and Lindsay Collins (wrist) are back at training.

England Test winger Ryan Hall and Wyong outside back Billy Smith each suffered a ruptured ACL during 2018 and are in the middle of rehabilitation with straight line running. Young winger Bernard Lewis missed 2018 with a ruptured ACL but is getting stuck into pre-season training.

Warriors

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September and is back training with the main squad. Issac Luke will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after news he requires a shoulder reconstruction. The injury will keep him out of contact training until March.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds is back on the training paddock after overcoming a hamstring injury. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow (both hand) are back on the field after surgeries.

Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations.

Brisbane Broncos
Playmaker Anthony Milford underwent a shoulder reconstruction and is on light duties throughout the summer with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) has returned to skills-based training after surgery.

Teenage star David Fifita (ankle) is back running at training with the rehab squad along with back-rower Matt Gillett (shoulder) and Jaydn Su'A (ankle). Jack Bird (sternum) has been given a clearance from his surgeon to return to full contact and is back on the paddock.

Payne Haas is well on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction.

Canberra Raiders

Jordan Rapana will miss the first 11-14 rounds of the 2019 season following surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered on Kiwis duty. Ata Hingano is expected to miss the opening six months of the season with a similar setback.

Michael Oldfield, a possible replacement for Rapana, will remain on modified duties at training as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Jarrod Croker has started straight line running and is expected to return to full contact training in January. Aidan Sezer has overcome a hamstring injury.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Bulldogs utility Fa'amanu Brown will the next miss three to four months after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture. Kerrod Holland is expected to return to full training in January following ankle surgery.

Josh Jackson continues his journey back from a shoulder reconstruction with Canterbury medical staff hopeful he'll commence further training in January. The Bulldogs skipper is well ahead of schedule and is ticking all the boxes for a round one appearance.

Adam Elliott had wrist surgery and has been training hard to start the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign. Raymond Faitala-Mariner is back on the training paddock after overcoming a knee injury.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) have made full returns to training, while Corey Harawira-Naera joined the main group before Christmas after overcoming a groin complaint.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jayson Bukuya and Josh Dugan have all undergone shoulder operations. Moylan and Dugan are back on the paddock running, while Bukuya remains on light duties.

Sharks forward Wade Graham is targeting a comeback from his torn ACL "between round 9 and 12" next season.

The NSW and Australian back-rower told NRL.com he was no chance of being fit for the start of the season. "That's the timeframe I'm looking at - between round nine and 12. It's one of those things you can't rush. I'm going to make sure it's 100% right before I come back."

Jack Williams (pectoral) returned to training before Christmas.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson is targeting a return against the Broncos in the final trial game in March after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction in September.

Max King resumed contact training in December following shoulder surgery, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January.

Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) are on the comeback trail.

Manly Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen joined their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries.

Apisai Koroisau is also working his way back into shape in the off-season after missing the final three months of the competition with a fractured foot.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona returned to training in early December after missing New Zealand's tour of the UK with an ankle injury.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is back into full training after a four-month injury layoff from a biceps injury.

Cowboys veteran Matt Scott has denied media reports he was set to pull the pin on his decorated career and declared he was physically ready to play another season of NRL.

"I have no intention of retiring early and I am really looking forward to starting next year," Scott told NRL.com in November.

"I had neck surgery about six weeks ago and I have got some great results from it. The last couple of weeks have been really good."

Parramatta Eels

New signing Blake Ferguson has recovered from a broken leg but spent New Years Eve in hospital after suffering a nasty leg cut on Christmas Day.

The mishap isn't expected to keep the former Roosters winger out of any action in 2019.

Parramatta forward Nathan Brown will spend at least six weeks on the sidelines with the rehabilitation group after undergoing knee surgery in late December.

Daniel Alvaro (knee) was injured late in the season but is back into full training.

Peni Terepo, Will Smith (hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) are back on the paddock after overcoming their injuries.

Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

Penrith forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard fractured his jaw before Christmas with Panthers GM confirming the injury was unrelated to his troubles during the season where he missed five games in between the Origin series with a broken jaw.

"It's not as serious. He will see (the) surgeon to make sure but we anticipate no surgery required," Gould said.

"He won't be chewing his food during the Christmas break. But he will be right for trial matches."

James Maloney (neck) and Nathan Cleary (ankle) will return to full training after Christmas following surgeries.

Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota are back with the main squad after niggling injuries. Sam McKendry continues to come back from a third ACL reconstruction and is on limited duties.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Greg Inglis had minor surgery on a neck complaint that hampered him for much of the 2018 season and has been given an extended break. He's expected back in full training in January.

Sam Burgess underwent cleanouts of his shoulder and wrist and is back in full contact training.

Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham (both shoulder) are expected to return to full training in January following off-season surgeries.

Adam Doueihi underwent an ACL reconstruction in August. He started light running prior to the Christmas break with the club in no rush to push for a return in the early stages of next season given his young age.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Gareth Widdop is back on the training paddock but is limited with contact as he aims for a return to the field in round one.

Tariq Sims is in the middle of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019.

Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Dragons teammate Jacob Host remains on light duties following a shoulder reconstruction.

Sydney Roosters

Roosters grand final halfback Cooper Cronk is in no danger of missing the start of the 2019 Telstra Premiership season after undergoing surgery on a fractured scapula.

Cronk will resume training in January. New recruit Angus Crichton is in a similar boat for the Tricolours after undergoing shoulder surgery. He'll join the squad for main contact training after the Christmas break.

Zane Tetevano (biceps) and Lindsay Collins (wrist) are back at training.

England Test winger Ryan Hall suffered a ruptured ACL during 2018 and is in the middle of rehabilitation with straight line running. Young winger Bernard Lewis missed 2018 with a ruptured ACL but is getting stuck into pre-season training.

Warriors

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September and is back training with the main squad. Issac Luke will miss most of the 2019 pre-season after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction. The injury will keep him out of contact training until March.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds is back into full training after a hamstring injury. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow (both hand) are back on the field after surgeries.
Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations.

Joe Ofahengaue has been cleared of serious injury after suffering rolling his ankle at training. Playmaker Anthony Milford underwent a shoulder reconstruction and is on light duties throughout the summer with the Broncos confident he will be fit for round one. Andrew McCullough (finger) has returned to skills-based training after surgery.

Teenage star David Fifita (ankle) is back running at training with the rehab squad along with back-rower Matt Gillett (shoulder) and Jaydn Su'A (ankle). Jack Bird (sternum) has been given a clearance from his surgeon to return to full contact and is back on the paddock.

Payne Haas is well on the road to recovery from a shoulder reconstruction.

Canberra Raiders

Jordan Rapana will miss the first 11-14 rounds of the 2019 season following surgery on a dislocated shoulder suffered on Kiwis duty. Ata Hingano is expected to miss the opening six months of the season with a similar setback.

Michael Oldfield, a possible replacement for Rapana, will remain on modified duties at training as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Jarrod Croker has started straight line running and is expected to return to full contact training in January. Aidan Sezer has overcome a hamstring injury.

Canterbury Bulldogs

Josh Jackson is well ahead of schedule following off-season shoulder surgery and is set to be available for the club's first trial game on February 23.

Both Jackson and Kerrod Holland (ankle) have returned to training with the main group - Jackson receiving a clearance to commence contact drills.

Bulldogs utility Fa'amanu Brown had surgery before Christmas for a leg stress fracture. He'll complete rehabilitation in February with an aim to return by round four.

Adam Elliott is training hard to start the Bulldogs' pre-season campaign following wrist surgery. Raymond Faitala-Mariner is back on the training paddock after overcoming a knee injury.

Kieran Foran (toe) and Marcelo Montoya (hamstring) have made full returns to training, while Corey Harawira-Naera joined the main group before Christmas after overcoming a groin complaint.

Cronulla Sharks

Matt Moylan, Jayson Bukuya and Josh Dugan have all undergone shoulder operations. Moylan and Dugan are back on the paddock running, while Bukuya remains on light duties.

Sharks forward Wade Graham is targeting a comeback from his torn ACL "between round 9 and 12" next season.

The NSW and Australian back-rower told NRL.com he was no chance of being fit for the start of the season. "That's the timeframe I'm looking at - between round nine and 12," Graham said. "It's one of those things you can't rush. I'm going to make sure it's 100% right before I come back."

Jack Williams (pectoral) returned to training before Christmas.

Gold Coast Titans

Breakout star AJ Brimson is targeting a return against the Broncos in the final trial game in March after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction in September.

Max King resumed contact training in December following shoulder surgery, while teammate Morgan Boyle won't be available with a similar injury until January.

Dale Copley (hamstring) and Michael Gordon (wrist) are on the comeback trail.

Manly Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker and Curtis Sironen joined their teammates for training in November after more than six months off with ACL injuries.

Apisai Koroisau is also working his way back into shape in the off-season after missing the final three months of the competition with a fractured foot.

Melbourne Storm

Nelson Asofa-Solomona returned to training in early December after missing New Zealand's tour of the UK with an ankle injury.

North Queensland Cowboys

Michael Morgan is back into full training after a four-month injury layoff with a biceps injury.

Cowboys veteran Matt Scott has denied media reports he was set to pull the pin on his decorated career and declared he was physically ready to play another season of NRL.

"I have no intention of retiring early and I am really looking forward to starting next year," Scott told NRL.com in November.

"I had neck surgery about six weeks ago and I have got some great results from it. The last couple of weeks have been really good."

Parramatta Eels

New signing Blake Ferguson has recovered from a broken leg but spent New Years Eve in hospital after suffering a nasty leg cut on Christmas Day.

The mishap isn't expected to keep the former Roosters winger out of any action in 2019.

Parramatta forward Nathan Brown will spend at least six weeks on the sidelines with the rehabilitation group after undergoing knee surgery in late December.

Daniel Alvaro (knee) was injured late in the season but is back into full training.

Peni Terepo, Will Smith (hamstring), Josh Hoffman (shoulder) are back on the paddock after overcoming their injuries.

Kaysa Pritchard underwent shoulder surgery and is on track for a round one return.

Penrith Panthers

Penrith forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard fractured his jaw before Christmas with Panthers GM confirming the injury was unrelated to his troubles during the season where he missed five games in between the Origin series with a broken jaw.

"It's not as serious. He will see (the) surgeon to make sure but we anticipate no surgery required," Gould said.

"He won't be chewing his food during the Christmas break. But he will be right for trial matches."

James Maloney (neck) and Nathan Cleary (ankle) have returned to the training paddock following surgeries.

Isaah Yeo, Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota are back with the main squad after niggling injuries. Sam McKendry continues to come back from a third ACL reconstruction and is on limited duties.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Greg Inglis had minor surgery on a neck complaint that hampered him for much of the 2018 season and has been given an extended break. He's expected back in full training in January.

Sam Burgess underwent cleanouts of his shoulder and wrist and is back in full training.

Cameron Murray and Campbell Graham (both shoulder) are expected to return to full training in January following off-season surgeries.

Adam Doueihi underwent an ACL reconstruction in August. He started light running prior to the Christmas break with the club in no rush to push for a return in the early stages of next season given his young age.

St George Illawarra Dragons

Gareth Widdop is back on the training paddock but is limited with contact as he aims for a return to the field in round one.

Tariq Sims is in the middle of rehabilitation after tearing the meniscus in his knee during the preliminary final loss to South Sydney. Sims had surgery in late September and is expected to be on track for the club's first trial game in 2019.

Paul Vaughan is off his crutches after a serious foot injury at training but is not expected to return to training until after Christmas. Dragons teammate Jacob Host remains on light duties following a shoulder reconstruction.

Sydney Roosters

Cooper Cronk has returned to full-contact training following surgery on his fractured scapula and will be fit for round one, while Zane Tetevano (biceps) and Lindsay Collins (wrist) are also back in action after surgeries.

Star recruit Angus Crichton is undergoing rehab following shoulder surgery, while the club says English signing Ryan Hall is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his torn ACL suffered last year.

Warriors

Hooker Issac Luke is in doubt for the start of the season as he recovers from shoulder surgery.

The New Zealand international is expected to start contact training at the end of January, with his return to action to be determined after that.

Back-up hooker Nathaniel Roache is also in the casualty ward due to a hamstring injury suffered before Christmas but is expected to return to full training in the next few weeks.

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck underwent knee surgery in late September and is back training with the main squad.

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds is back into full training after a hamstring injury. Josh Aloiai and Robbie Rochow (both hand) are back on the field after surgeries.

Rochow's injury was more serious than his Wests Tigers teammate but isn't expected to miss too much of the 2019 preparations.

Warriors playmaker Blake Green is set to miss both pre-season trial games with a hamstring injury but is aiming to be fit for the opening round of the season.

Green's absence means youngsters Chanel Harris-Tavita and Adam Keighran are both likely to get a chance in the starting side in the trial games, with one set to replace Shaun Johnson as Green's halves partner at the Warriors this season.

Titans skipper Ryan James is also facing several weeks on the sideline with a medial ligament injury and could miss both his team's trials and possibly the Gold Coast's season opener against Canberra.

Moses Mbye has returned to training a week after suffering a torn PCL at training. He is expected to be fit to play in the Tigers' second trial against the Warriors in New Zealand on March 2.

Benji Marshall is also expected to be fit for that match after recovering from a minor hamstring tear.

Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford could feature in at least one of the club's trial matches after declaring his shoulder was "70 per cent" healthy six weeks out from the start of the Telstra Premiership season.

Despite a scare at training on Monday, Milford front the media following the session and remained optimistic of having a pre-season run following a shoulder reconstruction last season.

Milford has been on light duties over the summer but is expected to join contact drills soon.

"Obviously you have to be a bit careful at training, but everything is looking positive," Milford said.

"It is going really well at weights and I am getting the strength back in it. It's not quite 100 per cent, but it is 70 per cent or so and near that mark."

Manly could be without star fullback Tom Trbojevic for round one after injuring his hamstring in the Sea Eagles' trial loss to Cronulla.

Trbojevic suffered a hamstring strain during the first half of the match and didn't return for the second, with scans early next week to determine the severity.

The Sea Eagles also lost Kelepi Tanginoa and Taniela Paseka to knee injuries during that match.

Club officials are concerned the trio will each be sidelined for four weeks.

Sharks prop Ava Seumanufagai also left the field on Saturday night with what appeared to be a knee injury.

Penrith second-rower Viliame Kikau suffered a suspected grade 1-2 medial ligament tear, with scans on Monday to determine his stint on the sidelines.

Brisbane's rising star Tevita Pangai jnr left the field in the 18th minute of the Broncos' clash with Wynnum with a leg injury.

Adam Elliott, Dylan Napa and Kerrod Holland picked up minor leg injuries in the trial against Canberra in Bega but none are expected to be in doubt for round one.

Knee injuries to Cowboys wingers Murray Taulagi and Kurt Wiltshirewere the major worry for coach Paul Green after the trial against Gold Coast, but he was confident prop Corey Jensen's rolled ankle would not keep him out of action for too long.

The Manly Sea Eagles have suffered a big blow ahead of their season opener against Wests Tigers with fullback Tom Trbojevic set to miss two games with a hamstring injury.

The 22-year-old suffered the injury in the trial game against Cronulla two weeks ago and his absence will force coach Des Hasler into a major backline reshuffle for the first-up trip to Leichhardt Oval.

Meanwhile, Manu Ma'u's terrible luck with injuries has continued with the Eels back-rower suffering medial ligament damage in the side's trial win over Penrith on the weekend.

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur told Inside the NRL on Monday that Ma'u was aiming for a return to the side by round six, ruling him out for at least the opening month of the season.

Arthur was hopeful Junior Paulo, who withdrew from the clash with a minor hamstring strain, would recover in time for the start of the season.

Panthers winger Josh Mansour also sat out the Panthers' final trial against Parramatta after a training mishap earlier in the week caused a cut to his knee that required 10 stiches. He's in no doubt to start in round one.

"I actually put my hand up to play but being a trial it wasn't worth the risk of infection," Mansour said. "I should get the stiches out in six more days."

Meanwhile, Wests Tigers veteran Chris Lawrence will fly back to Australia this week after breaking his jaw at training in New Zealand in the lead up to Saturday’s trial against the Warriors.

Once back in Australia, Lawrence will undergo surgery and faces a lengthy recovery.

Paul Momirovski (quadriceps) and Elijah Taylor (pectoral) were both rested from the Warriors trial but will be available for round one selection.